Change Quote by Diane Ravitch
“One of the persistent ironies of reform is the impossibility of predicting the full consequences of change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death of Expertise, 2018
Reforms often produce unpredictable outcomes, making full impact assessment impossible.
In simple terms: Change is hard to predict fully.
Plan for flexibility and review.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- healthcare legislation
- environmental policy
- organizational change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we monitor unintended consequences?
- What safeguards help adapt reforms?
Unexpected side effects can undermine goals.